Number of dairy farms have been reduced, but impact still strong

1:04 AM,
Feb. 3, 2013

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The average shopper may not realize that much of what they buy at the supermarket is local or comes from local materials.

There are plenty of farms in Muskingum, Coshocton and other surrounding counties that provide milk for drinking and dairy products, meat and produce in raw forms or for use in other items. Bill Huston, United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Executive Director for Muskingum County, said it's important for farmers to maintain a local presence to stay viable.

Huston said for Muskingum County alone, agricultural gross sales represents about $30 ...